Boston Celtics, Red Sox Honor Memory of South Dakota Teenager
In the six months since a South Dakota teenager had his life cut short by cancer, his memory has been kept alive throughout the area thanks to the countless number of people who were impacted by his life and battle.
But now Kobee Sherman's story has reached a whole new level.
The Boston Celtics and Boston Red Sox recently honored the Viborg native with a pair of events.
In April, the Sherman family traveled to Boston, where Kobee's life was celebrated as part of the Celtics' 'Heroes Among Us' program, which recognizes outstanding individuals who have made lasting and exceptional contributions to those in their community.
Kobee had a lifelong love affair with the Celtics and had hoped to attend a game in Boston sometime.
While in Boston, the Sherman family was also welcomed by the Red Sox as part of a planned Make-A-Wish trip that Kobee sadly never got to take.
At Fenway Park, his family was treated to a ballpark tour and presented with a jersey bearing Kobe's name.
19-year-old Kobee Sherman passed away on November 5, 2025, after battling osteosarcoma, a malignant bone cancer, for more than two years.
Before he died, he helped create the Midwest Miracles Foundation, using basketball as a way to support pediatric cancer patients and their families. The foundation sponsors the Midwest Miracles Classic, an annual showcase featuring 18 of the top boys and girls teams throughout South Dakota. The event helps raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
While in Boston, the Sherman family also attended the 'Heroes Among Us' Gala, which featured a pop-a-shot raffle to raise money for Midwest Miracles.
Kobee grew up in Viborg and graduated from Viborg-Hurley High School, and went on to get his Business Administration degree from Southeast Technical College.
